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The Dodik Problem – Civil War in the Balkans Looms Large

November 17, 2021

As the U.S. and E.U. remain asleep at the wheel, the Balkans face what could be another Serb, Bosnian, Croat civil war,

American Insurgency – What Does a Peaceful Transition of Power Look Like Now?

January 17, 2021

America is supposed to be the world’s exporter of democracy, a profile in and of the peaceful transition of power for our

As Trump’s hold on power fades domestic hybrid warfare rages on

December 10, 2020

Behind the scenes of a Trump power grab, America remains engaged in its own, internal, political hybrid warfare.

Cyber Warfare Now – Tales from the Digital Battlefield

July 2, 2019

Democracies worldwide are facing critical challenges from ever expanding cyberwarfare operations with the ability to not just threaten infrastructure, but to control

Israel-Hamas Cyberwar, when old warfare meets new

May 11, 2019

While strategies shift, Israel and Hamas continue to battle in both cyberspace and conventional space. Israel struck 320 ground targets in the

Murder, genocide, politics and the almost surrender of Radovan Karadžić

April 19, 2019

Amidst a bloody genocidal war that erupted after the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1992, author William Stuebner was sent into the fray

Imagine a Global Space Community … The Space Foundation Can

April 5, 2019

Lima Charlie World is attending the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium in Colorado to discover how the world’s space agencies, military communities and

Is Russia Failing in Ukraine? A Diminishing Threat

March 23, 2019

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with the threat of a potentially greater conflict emerging, critical factors have emerged that

Strike a deal with which devil? The many faces of the Taliban

March 22, 2019

18 years later, the U.S. is engaged in negotiations with the Taliban over the future of Afghanistan. But what exactly is “the

Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman

January 3, 2017

Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar

Swords to Plowshares: Urban Farming for the New Warrior

August 19, 2016

A U.S. Army combat veteran reports on the therapeutic nature of returning to the land, and a business built on urban farming.

‘Tickling Giants’ – Bassem Youssef, Sara Taksler charm & inspire

August 17, 2016

I remember landing in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and taking a taxi to the Windsor Hotel. It is located within

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Lima Charlie News: Middle East Update

October 13, 2016

MENA Bureau

Lima Charlie News Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: A Week Gone By / MENA NEWS BLAST – OCT13 SITREP of the

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Egypt’s President for life?

March 17, 2018

John Sjoholm

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. On March 26th, Egypt will hold its presidential “election.” This coming election has

Political reform and the entrenched power of China’s military

August 9, 2017

Dr. Gary K. Busch

China’s President Xi has succeeded in breaking the power of China’s historic military companies and asserting control over its military. As a result,

The world has no option but to let Assad stay where he is … for now

April 26, 2018

John Sjoholm

After the alleged chemical attack on the Syrian city of Douma, a coalition consisting of France, the UK and the US launched

Republican Bill to replace Obamacare adds to growing legislative agenda

March 7, 2017

Lima Charlie

House Republicans have revealed their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, via a proposed bill. Health and Human

Steve Bannon removed from National Security Council

April 5, 2017

Lima Charlie

U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council Wednesday, after deciding he was no longer needed

Is Russia Failing in Ukraine? A Diminishing Threat

March 23, 2019

Dr. Gary K. Busch

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, with the threat of a potentially greater conflict emerging, critical factors have emerged that

ISIS’ Weapon of Mass Destruction: Water

June 7, 2016

John Sjoholm

Report about the Tabqa Dam and the battle to retake Raqqa from the ISIS stranglehold. Monday June 7th, 1222 ZULU +1 As

Parliament dissolved as Italy prepares for election to break political deadlock

December 30, 2017

Diego Lynch

On Thursday Italy’s President, Sergio Mattarella dissolved the parliament, and the political class now has three months before the first elections since